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Half Day Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour Ho Chi Minh City

Small Group
Digital
480 minutes
English

Ben Dinh Tunnels, a section of the Cu Chi Tunnels network, are famous worldwide and used during the Vietnam War. Located around 50 kilometers in the north of Ho Chi Minh City, it is preserved well until now. When coming to this place, you can know more about the life of the North Vietnamese and explore a specifically designed establishment used by Vietnamese soldiers as their base of operations during their resistance against the American forces.

Highlights of Ben Dinh When entering Ben Dinh, you can see the whole map of all tunnel system. Then you can see bunkers and watch documentaries about the place.

The journey of discovering the tunnels starts with a small door. In the tunnels, you can see their weapons against their enemies, meeting room, surgery room, weapon storage, etc.

Besides the tunnels, you can see a tank body in the woods, weapons, a B52 crater, etc. and know how to make soldiers’ clothes and recycle broken tires to have their rubber shoes.

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Cu Chi Tunnels - Ben Duoc

Half Day Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour Ho Chi Minh City

Cu Chi Tunnels - Ben Duoc

A less touristic tunnels
Duration: 6 hours
Minivans
Pickup included

FromAUD $45.31Per Person

What's included in Half Day Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour Ho Chi Minh City

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Ben Duoc tunnel complex

Start in the morning 8:00 AM with pickup from centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City with Minivan and depart for Cu Chi Tunnels. Enjoy the scenic drive through the countryside as your guide provides background information on the tunnels, the war, and the local culture. After 1.5 hour ride, we arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels site, your guide will give you an overview of the history, the role of the tunnels, and their significance during the Vietnam War. You'll have the opportunity to explore the tunnel system, which includes narrow passageways, hidden entrances, and underground chambers. Learn about the daily life of the Cu Chi guerrilla fighters and how they managed to survive in the tunnels. Watch demonstrations of the traps and devices that were used during the war. Your guide will explain their functions and the tactics employed by the Vietnamese soldiers. After that, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City, concluding the Cu Chi Tunnels tour. Arrive approximately at 3:00PM.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Friendly, super-informative and experienced English tour-guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (in the central of Distrcit 1)
  • Entrance fee
  • Pesonal cost and tips
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are not encouraged to participate. In cases of infant participation, parents must ensure the safety of the baby and hold the baby in their arms.

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Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Please supply a correct hotel address (room number if available) in the heart of District 1 or near September 23rd Park. The tour guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby. You only need to sit there and wait for the tour guide.

Meeting / End Points

  • This is the address of The Sun Tourist Company. Located in the front of De Tham (near Bui Vien Walking Street).

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Operator

The Sun Tourist